NJ Assembly Passes Stricter Gun Laws

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TRENTON — New Jersey’s Democratic-led Assembly on Monday passed a half-dozen bills aimed at strengthening the state’s already-strict gun laws, including a measure to permit the seizure of weapons upon a court order.

One bill to ban armor-piercing bullets, which are already prohibited, passed with zero no votes after the sponsor explained the state attorney general was seeking the measure to better line up with federal standards

A measure that would allow guns to be seized upon a court order after a health professional reports someone poses a serious threat to themselves or others.

Another measure bars people who pose a “significant danger” from possessing or purchasing firearms under a new class of protective order.

 Another bill lowered the limit for magazine rounds from 15 to 10, with an exception for a popular .22-caliber firearm.

Other legislation required background checks for private gun sales.

 A sixth bill would require residents to show a “justifiable need” to get a carry permit.

 The bills now go to the Democrat-led Senate, where President Steve Sweeney says the Senate will be passing the bills as well.
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said he supports the bills.

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